恐る恐る

Acting timidly or gingerly out of fear

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Adverb

"Gingerly" / "Timidly"

Describes an action performed tentatively or with hesitation due to fear of the outcome.

Example

彼は恐る恐るドアを開けた。

He gingerly opened the door.

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恐る恐る

おそるおそる

Acting timidly or gingerly out of fear

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